A master's degree in English prepares students for doctoral work and careers in a variety of professional fields, enhances your professional credentials by serving as a companion to other advanced degrees, and continues to hone a student’s communication and creativity skills, skills which have high currency for employers in a variety of industries. Moreover, as the global culture continues to move toward content-based, online marketing strategies (e.g. websites, blogs, social media, video) to drive consumer interest and promote a brand, more companies are looking for people who can create effective and persuasive content.